Electric vehicles (EVs) have their partisans and detractors. Supporters see the be-all and end-all transportation solution, while opponents argue the technology is too young. Somewhere between the two extremes lies the truth: today’s commercially available EVs have strengths and weaknesses compared to internal combustion engine (ICEs). The strong points include lower operating costs and lack… Read more »
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A case for 25 kW DC Quick Chargers
Industry Opinion: Larry Butkovich is the General Manager of EV Systems at Fuji Electric Corp. of America – a manufacturer of 25 kW DC Quick Chargers. Retail store owners, fleet managers, and government officials are currently faced with the dilemma of selecting charging stations for their sites, and are often overwhelmed by all of the… Read more »
ECOtality reports record first quarter 2012 results
ECOtality installed around 1,100 Blink chargers during the quarter, bringing the total number of charging stations to 6,700, and claiming the Blink network’s title as the world’s largest EV charging network.
DBT and Matra showcase battery swapping station for electric bikes and scooters
European charging equipment maker DBT CEV and Matra, a manufacturer of Light Electric Vehicles, have introduced the Bat’Lib battery-swapping station for e-bikes and e-scooters. The new system is designed to let a rider exchange an empty battery for a full one in 10 seconds. The Bat’Lib swapping station has ten charging ports. One port is… Read more »
CODA Automotive delivers first fleet vehicle to American Electric Power
The utility, which serves 1.5 million customers in Ohio and West Virginia, will use the 2012 CODA sedan as part of a demonstration project to learn more about EVs and charging infrastructure.
New tools for new tech: servicing battery powered vehicles
News flash: EVs will suffer from manufacturing defects at approximately the same rate as their gas-fueled cousins. You can Six Sigma processes until you’re blue in the face, but machines designed and built by us mere mortals will always find a new way to break unexpectedly. So what happens when they do? If the issue… Read more »
AeroVironment wins contract to supply fast-charge systems to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
According to AeroVironment, every large US hub, and many smaller airports, are now operating at least one of the company’s systems.
Renault Foundation launches Electric Vehicles and Electro-mobility diploma
The course will consist of an 11-month internship, alternating a week of classroom learning with two weeks of hands-on experience at a host company of the student’s choice.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car adds more EVs to its California fleet
Enterprise now offers both LEAFs and Volts at 11 locations in Southern California – the largest network of EV rentals in the state.
BMW and Tendril to build a smart energy home
Colorado-based Tendril makes technology that helps consumers and power companies connect with the growing array of “smart things,” which includes EVs.